🥩 Classic Beef Meatloaf

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup milk

• ⅓ cup ketchup

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

🍅 Glaze (optional but recommended)

• ½ cup ketchup

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp mustard

🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

• Set oven to 375°F (190°C)

2. Mix ingredients

• In a large bowl, combine:

• Ground beef

• Breadcrumbs

• Onion & garlic

• Eggs & milk

• Ketchup & Worcestershire

• Salt, pepper, and seasonings

• Mix gently (don’t overwork the meat or it’ll be dense)

3. Shape the loaf

• Form into a loaf shape and place in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet

4. Add glaze

• Mix glaze ingredients and spread over the top

5. Bake

• Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C)

6. Rest & serve

• Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing (keeps it juicy)

🔥 Pro Tips

• Add a splash of milk if mixture feels dry

• Use a mix of beef + pork for extra flavor

• Don’t skip resting—it makes a big difference